Issue ID | 800622 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10342035 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 29/07/08 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph the contact applied the brakes and the left front and right rear wheel exploded. He stated that the brake pedal extended to the floor. He carefully drove the vehicle to his residence. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic where it was purchased. The mechanic replaced the both brake lines to the master cylinder and the abs unit. The failure mileage was 79,686 and the current mileage was 80,058. Updated 08/27/10.*lj updated 08/30/10*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79686 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GREENSBURG, PA |
VIN pattern | 1GTEK14V0XEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 30/04/07 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 45 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | HILLVIEW MOTORS INC |
Dealer's telephone number | 724-834-8440 |
Dealer's city | GREENSBURG |
Dealer's state code | PA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 15601 |